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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jul 4

It's Friday 🥳 What are you reading this weekend? Otto the Top Dog by @catherinerayner.bsky.social is such a lovely picture book to share with young children. We can't wait to give out over 800 copies at our event in #Newcastle this autumn! bit.ly/442dMIw 📚 #kidsbooks #authorevent #booksky

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jul 2

Tickets are starting to sell out for our 2025 tour!
✨ World-class children's authors, illustrators & poets
📕 FREE book for every child
Join us with your class 👉 bit.ly/3ZwRAow

@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @catherinerayner.bsky.social @catwrote.bsky.social #EduSkyUK

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jul 1

"With performances organised across the country, schools can bring pupil groups to experience something that they may never have before." Thanks to Heath Educational Books for sharing more details of our autumn events: bit.ly/3Tk7M91 📚 #literacy #childrensbooks #booksky #eduskyuk #primaryteachersuk

On the Calendar for Schools: The Children's Bookshow Autumn Showcase | Heath Educational Books

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jun 24

How beautiful are the illustrations in #OttoTheTopDog?! We are so excited to give every child who attends our event with @catherinerayner.bsky.social‬ a copy of this wonderful #picturebook. Catherine will join us for a morning of #stories and #illustration at #Newcastle Theatre Royal in November 📚

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jun 23

It's less than 3 months to go until our autumn tour begins! Our first stop is with Katherine Rundell at @grandtheatrebpl.bsky.social‬ on 19th Sept, closely followed by Matt De La Peña & Christian Robinson at #Wolverhampton Grand on 29th. See the programme & book now 👉 bit.ly/3ZwRAow 📚 #EduSkyUK

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · Jun 18

CALLING ALL TEACHERS & SCHOOLS IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE! I'm doing a big event with @childrensbkshow.bsky.social in Peterborough in November, with follow-up workshops in classrooms - book your places now!
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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jun 18

Did you hear Kate Arafa, Director of #TheChildrensBookshow, and author @whatsfsaid.bsky.social‬ on BBC Radio Cambridge yesterday? Kate and SF spoke with ‪@louiseonair.bsky.social‬ about the importance of sparking children's curiosity about #books! Listen back 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (38:40)

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jun 18

Did you hear Kate Arafa, Director of #TheChildrensBookshow, and author @whatsfsaid.bsky.social‬ on BBC Radio Cambridge yesterday? Kate and SF spoke with ‪@louiseonair.bsky.social‬ about the importance of sparking children's curiosity about #books! Listen back 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (38:40)

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jun 16

When Owen Sheers and Helen Stephens are together, magic happens! Join us for a morning of #poetry, pirates and flying carpets at Hull New Theatre on Tuesday 14 October. Book now and inspire Year 2, 3 and 4 with the power of #stories and #illustration! bit.ly/45jTpJ7 #rfp #eduskyuk #booksky #Hull

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jun 13

We can't wait to bring marvellous illustrator and author, #YasmeenIsmail to #Portsmouth this Autumn! Join us for a morning of interactive #stories and #illustration that Years 1 and 2 will love. Every child gets a free book to take home and keep 📚 #picturebooks #edusky #booksky youtu.be/VXLyJxI_t64

Yasmeen Ismail is coming to Portsmouth autumn 2025

Find out about author and illustrator Yasmeen Ismail's autumn performance at the Portsmouth New Theatre Royal on Wednesday 5th November 2025!

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jun 10

Tickets are selling quickly for @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social‬'s live performance at @belgradetheatre.bsky.social‬ in #Coventry on 6th October. Don't miss your chance to join us for an exhilarating hour of #poetry in performance with Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 👉 bit.ly/3Ti9IPg Every child gets a free book! 📚

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · Jun 2

Welcome back from half-term! Did you read any good #books over the break? We are so excited about the excellent titles we have chosen to give away in this year's autumn tour - including Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures and the brand new book from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social. #BookSky

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 22

We're so proud to have @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on our programme again this year, and to continue to support schools in the crucial role they play in developing positive attitudes to #reading. Four of our 2025 events will inspire the youngest readers 👉 thechildrensbookshow.com/performances 📚

BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · May 21

📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out now!

It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:

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The front cover of the Reading Rights report plus the words: "Reading Rights - Books build a brighter future - Read the report". The URL booktrust.org.uk/readingrights and logos for Waterstones Children's Laureate, Arts Council England, and BookTrust

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 21

📣 Yasmeen Ismail is coming to The Children's Bookshow! Join us for a morning of interactive stories and illustration at the New Theatre Royal in #Portsmouth. Yasmeen will share secrets of her work and every child gets a free book 👉 tinyurl.com/mr3ffvx9 #teachers #primary

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 20

Did you know that our autumn programme also includes in-classroom workshops? #Schools that attend a theatre performance have the chance to receive one of 4 hands-on workshops, to inspire children to develop their imaginations & creative work 👉 thechildrensbookshow.com/performances #booksky #teaching

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 19

Years 1 and 2 will love seeing @catherinerayner.bsky.social draw her characters live on stage. Join us for a morning of stories and illustration with one of the UK's most exciting #picturebook creators. Book now for Monday 3 November: tinyurl.com/3anpkhrj #EduSkyuk #booksky #primaryteachers #kidlit

The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 19

We're coming back to #Newcastle Theatre Royal! We've brought some of the best children's authors and illustrators to the theatre over the past 8 years, including Valerie Bloom, John Agard & @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social

This year we're welcoming @catherinerayner.bsky.social 💛 #booksky #literacy

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 18

We are so excited to welcome Children's Laureate
@frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social back to our autumn tour this year, and to give every child who attends a free copy of the BRAND NEW and totally brilliant The Blockbusters, illustrated by Steven Lenton. Find out more: tinyurl.com/3hstjebk 🎬 #EduSkyUk

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · May 15

We're so excited because a brand new book from our brilliant Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out today!

#TheBlockbusters, illustrated by the super @stevenlenton.bsky.social, is another delightful story from Frank, taking us on a thrilling adventure in Hollywood! 🎉

Frank Cottrell-Boyce wearing his Children's Laureate medal and the front cover of The Blockbusters

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 14

Have you explored the full programme for our 2025 autumn tour? Book soon if we're coming to your area, for an unforgettable experience of live #literature for your pupils. Every child takes home a free book

👉 thechildrensbookshow.com/performances

#literacy #readingforpleasure #primaryschool

The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 14

Our autumn tour brings some of the best #childrensauthors from the UK and abroad to local theatres. This year, we have some brilliant international artists joining us in #Wolverhampton and #Exeter. Find out more and book: bit.ly/3OIb1Fo 🎨 @mattdelapena.bsky.social #EduSkyUk #booksky #literacy

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 11

It's the @thebookseller.com #BritishBookAwards tomorrow! We are delighted to be welcoming 2024's Author of the Year, Katherine Rundell to #TheChildrensBookshow for the first time this year. Book to see Katherine perform at the @grandtheatrebpl.bsky.social in #Blackpool 👉 bit.ly/3EKJphc 📚 #booksky

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 9

Book soon to catch @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social on tour with #TheChildrensBookshow this autumn! Michael is one of the UK's finest children's poets and authors and we are delighted to welcome him to #Coventry on Mon 6 Oct. Book now 👉 bit.ly/4j0jjop #literacy #authorevents #booksky #primaryteachers

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 9

100% of #teachers who answered our 2024 survey said they would bring their class to a Children's Bookshow event again! Read more about the positive impact of our events on pupils' #readingenjoyment, creativity & confidence, in our impact report: bit.ly/4clDOtR 📚 #books #kidslit #childrensbooks

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 7

ICYMI: @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social launched our autumn 2025 event programme online last week! Watch back now and find out more about our planned events, the free books we will give away, and how to build a #loveofreading in your school. #literacy #childrensbooks 📚 bit.ly/3GHD6LW

Michael Rosen talks about Reading for Pleasure and launches our 2025 autumn programme

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The Children's Bookshow @childrensbkshow.bsky.social · May 1

📣 We have officially launched The Children's Bookshow autumn tour 2025! Thank you @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social for joining us online this afternoon to launch our wonderful live programme.

Bookings open tomorrow: bit.ly/3OIb1Fo

Every child who attends a performance gets a free book! #EduSkyPrimary

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